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What the Helen of Troy is This? Double License Place Time

Published September 9, 2024 at 9:00AM

Thanks to D. for sending. This question comes up fairly regularly. The Department of For-Hire Vehicles has previously told us: (more…)

DDOT Unveils New Robot Pilot Program to, checks notes, “help in sign & sidewalk condition inventory”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 6, 2024 at 10:00AM

DDOT shared the news earlier this week: “Have you spotted one of our Kiwi Bots out and about on our sidewalks? Fun fact, these friendly rovers are part of a pilot program to determine if they can be used to help in sign & sidewalk condition inventory. If you see one, take a selfie and spread the word!”

So a couple of questions: Speaking of deliveries – What ever happened to those delivery robots?

Two: Will there be any fountains to navigate… (more…)

What the Helen of Troy is This?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 3, 2024 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Appears to be a homemade gas-powered moped (that’s the tank behind the seat). It’s been parked in Dupont for a while but haven’t seen it in action yet!”

“some of you have noticed the presence of new cameras in the locker and sink area of the men’s locker room”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 20, 2024 at 9:25AM

“Dear PoPville,

As a member of VIDA U St, I recently became aware of the installation of cameras in the men’s locker room. Initially, I assumed these were merely “dummy” cameras; however, I came across a post from the Logan location (below) indicating that the cameras will be actively monitored by trained professionals.

This raises significant concerns for me, particularly regarding privacy laws from what I assume DC would have on the books. It seems highly questionable to have surveillance in such a personal space, and I worry about the mishaps that are surely to happen as a result.”

Thanks to all who sent this, uh, interesting, development from VIDA Fitness:

“LC Locker Room Cameras: some of you have noticed the presence of new cameras in the locker and sink area of the men’s locker room. Though they are not fully installed, it is our plan to increase visibility in those areas for safety and security purposes. Let me be clear that monitoring of these specific areas will be discrete and only accessible by trained monitoring technicians. (more…)